Shipping Analytics & Freight Rates
Rate forecasting, market intelligence, and commercial benchmarks.
Commercial decisions come down to a view on rates and a view on capacity. We cover the forecasting models, the market intelligence services, and the benchmarks that tell you whether your fixtures are actually competitive.
What we cover
- Freight rate forecasting
- Market intelligence and supply-demand balance
- Commercial benchmarking
- Voyage P&L and performance analysis
Mercuria Challenges Baltic Exchange Over Tanker Freight Rate Benchmark
Commodity trader Mercuria is challenging the Baltic Exchange’s decision to maintain its TD3C oil tanker freight benchmark during Strait of Hormuz disruptions. The case raises questions about freight-rate accuracy, market transparency and…
Shipping Companies Post Record Profits as Freight Rates Surg
Global shipping earnings per vessel rose 75% year over year as conflict-related disruptions, longer routes and reduced vessel availability drove freight rates higher. Oil tanker operators have seen particularly strong profits as…
